Ideal for keeping newspapers and magazines in the living room. They can even be used for keeping the TV remote, a flower vase, or even coasters, and act as a makeshift dining table when you have guests and are eating and drinking.

Self-storage warehouses are, thus, mini-storage units. These are an alternative to traditional warehouse storage, in case unrestricted access is desired. Traditional warehouses provide the facility of packing and transporting items, and allow people to complete the necessary paperwork from the comfort of their home or office. Mini warehouses, on the other hand, place the onus of transporting the belongings to the warehouse on the person or the business firm. However, unlike traditional warehouses, no payment is required for retrieving articles stored in self-storage units.

These usually come fitted with drawers, and are kept besides couches or sofas. Also known as credenzas or buffets, these can be used to show off your cutlery, or even used to store bottles if you own a bar.